OK, we're cutting in one for a New Music Monday, so I'm going to make this a quickie. The fact that it's quick doesn't detract from the quality of the tunes though. They're all whoppers today. Now, I know that these aren't all super new songs, but I've only discovered them recently myself. Perhaps I should rename this post type 'New To Me Music Monday'. I'm going to post Howler 'Back Of Your Neck' first as it has been stuck in my head all day. This is probably because it was on the radio earlier, [...]
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription . This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Each and every Friday we offer songs by local artists. Today's selection, featured on the Morning Show with John Richards, is "Teenage Dream" by Lushlife from the 2011 self-released mixtape No More Golden Days . Lushlife - Teenage Dream ( MP3 ) [...]
Wistful, soulful disco master, Aeroplane, hailing from Belgium is heading West this February. Having one of the most progressively retro sounds in the game today, Aeroplane makes music that brings to light the lushest of disco and the funkiest of 802s electronica in a fresh, new way. It's passionate, cheerful, and sassy, described by the man himself as invoking a certain "sad happiness," like a smile in a rainstorm. In anticipation for his US tour as well as a celebration for his 'In Flight Entertainment' DJ mix, we caught up with Aeroplane for a quick interview about his sound, his [...]
If you've followed me on Facebook before you know that I enjoy cooking (understatement!) and like to post pictures of whatever food I make. In the RV it's a little bit more challenging to go on any culinary adventures. I try my best but work space is limited as well as cupboard space and having lived in this thing for about two months I'm not quite stocked up on spices and tools either. We're also on a budget whereas at home we almost never got around to eating those leftovers. But as someone said - musicians tend to [...]
Sonnymoon - 2012 Plug Records: 2012 "From outer space in the future directly to your eardrums." That's how Sonnymoon describes itself on Facebook, and nowhere is that more apparent than on their latest EP, 2012 . While die-hard fans were surely hoping for a more proper (read: full-length) follow up to 2009's Golden Age , this set of songs will certainly suffice in the meantime. However, Anna and Dane don't exactly pick up where they left off. Where Golden Age was quick, melodic and calculated with [...]
If there's one thing Hugh Platt it's shit-stirring. This whole Black Sabbath/Bill Ward situation has seen him dig out a very large spoon. By now you've no doubt have heard that Bill Ward is - at the time of writing at least - no longer going to be taking part in either the recording of the new Black Sabbath album or the corresponding world tour. This situation all kicked off on Thursday, when Bill Ward published a statement , detailing why he might be forced [...]
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So. For the first time in 14 years as a band and 27 years as a band with David Lee Roth in it, Van Halen is releasing an album of all new material. When I first heard this news, I shrugged it off and went about my life confident I'd not think about Van Halen again until one of them does another stint in rehab. Then a funny thing happened. My twitter and facebook feeds started blowing up with folks talking about how good this new Van Halen album was. In the end, I couldn't resist giving it a listen [...]
Lana del Rey - Born To Die Lana Del Rey - "Off To The Races" Keith, I must admit that your critiques are valid: I certainly short-changed LDR's vocal capabilities (unfairly so), and I am most certainly a cynic! Allow me, then, an opportunity to re-evaluate and rephrase. I suppose I was trying to say that, although Lizzie Grant is certainly a capable vocalist, her presence on the album didn't dramatically affect my impression of the record. Yes, I enjoyed [...]
Before Alchemist and Oh No released Gutter Water , I wasn't sure what to think; any time that two producing emcees collaborate on a project, I'm almost certainly going to compare their effort to Champion Sound by Jaylib. I still remember picking up my copy of Gutter Water the day that it came out, and I also remember being completely blown away. There was one immediate thought that came to my mind: Should I pour bleach into my ears to clean out the filth that I had just [...]
As I rushed through the middle exhibit room of Atlanta's High Museum, having spent way too much time with Matisse, Mondrian, and Pollack - (quick note to my readers attending this exhibit: do not attempt to lick Picasso's Self Portrait, even if there is NO posted DO NOT TOUCH sign. They frown upon that apparently.) – Anyway, a quick ooh for Brancusi, a speedy sigh for Léger, and I rush, rush my way past wary art-bodyguards towards the Warhol room. There, a curator from New York and a handful of classmates stood waiting for me to [...]
In this chapter of our running Discussions feature, Daniel Griffiths and Jason Hirschhorn team up to discuss the career of Pearl Jam. JASON HIRSCHHORN: As with any Pearl Jam discussion, the only logical starting place is Yield . I know you have some very strong opinions on it, so why don't you have at it? DANIEL GRIFFITHS: I'm split on Yield . The very best of it is the very best of Pearl Jam; I'm a very big fan of the punky side of the band. [...]
Words by Jim I'm on a Bandcamp kick lately. I've had some good look. Earlier in the week I brought you the awesome band The White Album from Denmark and today I've got The Oh Hello's (and it actually worked backwards. I got The White Album based on the recommendation of The Oh Hello's . Mind blowing.). I'm not sure I 100% agree with their apostrophe use, but their EP is so good that I'm not going to start any grammatical fights. I'll warn you now, they [...]
. . . In the second installment of this 4-part series, we'll look at some melodeath mistakes, and we'll also mourn a victim of the Loudness War. 1. Amon Amarth - anything recorded before Versus the World Studio Abyss produced the exact same sound on every album from the day it opened to the present day. It's a sound as distinct and unvaried as the infamous Sunlight Sound. The Studio Abyss sound worked for Immortal and Hypocrisy, but it robbed Amon Amarth blind. It didn't do [...]
Mac Miller Ft Camron – Dig That. Lyrics included below. Killa Cam teams up with Mac Miller for this new track produced by Big Jerm. Download from Mr X . Read the full Mac Miller "Dig That" Lyrics after the jump. Mac Miller Ft Camron – Dig That Lyrics [Intro: Cam'Ron] Another 7 AM session with Mac, high as a mutherfucker man Edward EG just walked in, waddup baller! Mac Miller in the building! [...]
Escobar season has returned Danny Swain week continues here at MJF. Uncle D. Swizzy was kind enough to give us an in-depth look at his new album Payback coming soon on Interscope. Without further pause, let's jump right in. 1. "Overture" So with Payback being another Danny! conceptual album with a storyline, I wanted to open it up with this cinematic, super-epic track. Most rap albums, you know, they'll start out with an intro and call it "Intro" or whatever, and that'll be [...]
We are honored and overjoyed to be able to present this truly amazing, seriously generous guest post from Taylor Ho Bynum , in which he introduces one of the key figures behind his musical education and development, as well as a member of his current band: Bill Lowe . We have little more to add, other than stay tuned for part two at the end of the month! Thanks, and take it away, Taylor... I am thrilled Destination: Out [...]
Lana del Rey - Born To Die (Today we introduce our new column , Dialogue . Every month, editors Keith Meatto and L.V. Lopez will discuss an ongoing controversy in pop music. This month, the editors take on Lana del Rey's Born To Die and the critical struggles surrounding it.) Lana del Rey - "Born To Die" For those of you who don't follow such things, Lana del Rey is the stage name [...]
Today sees the release of the newest opus from Elephant Micah. Being big fans around Slowcoustic HQ, this is an even bigger day as we also have a quick interview with Joe O'Connell along with our post on the album! The album is "Louder Than Thou" and is released from O'Connell's own label Product of Palmyra in digital and vinyl formats. It is 6 tracks of what might be called a return to form if you thought that was even needed from this Indiana project. First off, it [...]
After browsing the many submissions for Steve Aoki and Ultra Records - "Ladi Dadi " Remix competition, I came across Vodge Diper's gem and had to throw up a quick post endorsing my favorite candidate. Follow the provided link, press play and prepare yourself to vote for one of the best remixes you will ever hear. Better than the original? I think so. PLAY/VOTE : http://play.beatport.com/conte sts/steve-aoki-ladi-dadi/4f24c 8ae753a0d7411000354 Vodge Diper Links: Facebook - SoundCloud
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